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    afire
    /əˈfʌɪə/

    adjective

    • 1. on fire; burning: literary "the whole mill was afire"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAFIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    AFIRE definition: 1. burning; on fire: 2. very brightly lit: 3. feeling or showing very strong excitement, anger….

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › afireAfire Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of AFIRE is being on fire : blazing. How to use afire in a sentence.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAFIRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If something is afire or is set afire, it is on fire or looks as if it is on fire. The houses were set afire but there were only minor injuries to seven personnel. The sun has already set, leaving the sky afire with orange and green light.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › afireAFIRE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    / əˈfaɪə / adverb. on fire; ablaze. intensely interested or passionate. he was afire with enthusiasm for the new plan. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of afire 1. Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; a- 1, fire. Discover More. Example Sentences.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › afireAfire - definition of afire by The Free Dictionary

    afire. adjective. On fire: ablaze, aflame, alight, burning, conflagrant, fiery, flaming. Idioms: in a blaze, in flames.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › afireAfire - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    lighted up by or as by fire or flame. synonyms: ablaze, aflame, aflare, alight, on fire. lighted, lit. set afire or burning.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAFIRE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    AFIRE meaning: 1. burning; on fire: 2. very brightly lit: 3. feeling or showing very strong excitement, anger…. Learn more.